Overview
- Will Anderson Jr. and Houston agreed Friday to a three-year, $150 million extension, according to multiple outlets citing league sources.
- The deal includes $134 million guaranteed and a rare no-trade clause and sets a $50 million average annual value record for a non-quarterback.
- Because Houston exercised his 2027 fifth-year option, the extension’s cap charges begin in 2028, a setup that lets teams delay big hits into later years.
- Anderson’s rise includes 2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year, two Pro Bowls, and a 2025 first-team All-Pro season with 12 sacks and 20 tackles for loss.
- With Danielle Hunter already under contract, the Texans have secured their edge duo as attention shifts toward a potential long-term deal for quarterback C.J. Stroud, with agent Nicole Lynn credited for closing Anderson’s pact.